Rory McIlroy pulls off stunning victory after last-hole collapse by Adam Scott

RORY McIlroy didn't feel completely absolved as he stood behind Adam Scott to sign the winning scorecard. Elation, relief and satisfaction all greeted his maiden win of 2013. So too, guilt. Sunday's breakthrough victory came at a heavy...

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Adam Scott's 2013 will still go down as one of the best despite final-hole collapse

THE temptation was to view Adam Scott's final moments as failure. Or for to see the eye-rubbing scenes on the 18th green at Royal Sydney on Sunday and neatly tie-up the comparisons with Greg Norman. Cough, cough. Both...

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Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy last-round battle at Australian Open one of the best

RORY McIlroy watched his four metre putt roll in to win the Australian Open and shared a thought with most of the country: "What the hell just happened?". "I can't believe I just won," McIroy said later, when...

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The super-popular golfing phenomenon that is Adam Scott

THE warning signs began last Thursday. Men, women and children were lining up to get into the Australian Open at 5.45am. They arrived prepared to stand 10-to-15 deep, just to catch a glimpse of Adam Scott in the...

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Adam Scott set to claim Australian Open victory with Rory McIlroy his only big challenger

UPDATE: AS recently as a month ago, Adam Scott did not dare predict the final chapter of the fairytale would unfold like this. A capacity gallery sweating on his every stroke. A clean sweep of all three Australian majors...

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Hull eyes 'Rookie of the Year' title

Charley Hull will be hoping to seal the 'Rookie of the Year' title with a victory in this week's Omega Dubai Ladies Masters. Fresh from posting a strong top-five finish in the Women's Indian Open, England's teenage Solheim...

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McIlroy hails important win

Rory McIlroy had some sympathy for the way in which he stole the Australian Open title from under Adam Scott's nose. Scott was chasing a rare Australian triple crown after winning the PGA and Masters titles, and led...

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McIlroy pips Scott in Sydney

Rory McIlroy finally has his first victory of 2013 after edging out Adam Scott on the 72nd hole of the Australian Open. Scott started the day with a four-shot lead, seemingly on course to claim the triple crown...

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Rory McIlroy felt guilty after beating Adam Scott at the Australian Open

Rory McIlroy showed sympathy for Adam Scott after snatching the Australian Open title from under his nose. Scott was seeking a rare Australian triple crown, after winning the PGA and Masters titles, and he had been in front...

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Rory McIlroy pips Adam Scott to grab Australian Open title on final green

Rory McIlroy pipped Adam Scott to victory in the Australian Open to claim his first tournament victory of 2013. Scott was leading by one shot with just the 72nd hole to play, but a bogey combined with a...

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Hideki Matsuyama wins Casio World Open and Japan Tour money list

Hideki Matsuyama became the first rookie to win the Japan Tour money list when he clinched his fourth victory of the season at the Casio World Open. The 21-year-old only turned professional in April but capped a brilliant...

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